Co2 emissions fossil land in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Co2 emissions fossil land was 10.83 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10.83 million
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
108th
of 215 countries
All-time high
11.41 million
in 2011
All-time low
14,656
in 1949
Years of data
76
1949–2024
Co2 emissions fossil land in Afghanistan, 1949–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, co2 emissions fossil land in Afghanistan stood at 10.83 million.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and up 24.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, co2 emissions fossil land in Afghanistan peaked at 11.41 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 14,656, in 1949.
That places Afghanistan 108th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 14,656 | 14,656 | 14,656 | 1 |
| 1950s | 182,452 | 84,272 | 384,571 | 10 |
| 1960s | 868,313 | 413,885 | 1.28 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.95 million | 1.53 million | 2.38 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.65 million | 1.76 million | 3.50 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.48 million | 1.09 million | 2.02 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.37 million | 1.05 million | 6.39 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.50 million | 8.36 million | 11.41 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.50 million | 9.87 million | 11.12 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
More climate change data for Afghanistan
- Share co2 vs population 1.28 (2100)
- Population growth 2.8% (2025)
- Population, total 43.84 million (2025)
- Urban population growth 3.7% (2025)
- Urban population 11.37 million (2025)
- Urban population 25.9% (2025)
- Co2 emissions vs gdp 0.2538 (2024)
- Cumulative co emissions 242.63 million (2024)
- Co emissions per capita 0.2538 (2024)
- Co2 per capita vs renewable electricity 0.2538 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is co2 emissions fossil land in Afghanistan?
- Co2 emissions fossil land in Afghanistan was 10.83 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest co2 emissions fossil land recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.41 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest co2 emissions fossil land recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 14,656 in 1949.
- How does Afghanistan rank for co2 emissions fossil land?
- Afghanistan ranks 108th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is co2 emissions fossil land rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Co2 emissions fossil land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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